***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org, these three ladies are getting a kick start to Mother’s Day: Traci (who inherited her mother’s worrying skills!), April (who got her mom’s love of shopping, travel and new things) and Stacy (who inherited the gift of being a good cook from her mom).
Because becoming a mom has mysteriously given Sherry the urge to learn how to sew (more on that here and here) we thought we’d use this pre-Mother’s Day giveaway to dish out TWO fabric-tastic prizes to THREE lucky winners. And they won’t have to sew a stitch because it has already been done for ’em. The first comes from City Chic Country Mouse, whose Etsy shop caters to those who want to inject a bit of chic to their chore list (not that any moms should be doing housework on Mother’s Day). Each of our three winners can choose from any of their colorful, graphic, and punchy ironing board covers, which will definitely cheer up any laundry room:
Plus those same three lucky winners get a double dose this week. A customized fabric wreath from a local Richmonder who puts her sewing prowess to work in her Etsy shop, Love Elaine is also on the agenda. While she’s got cool modern spins on aprons, quilts, and bags – her fabric wreaths are always a favorite. And yup, each winner gets to pick our their own colors.
- PRIZE: Any ironing board cover from City Chic Country Mouse and a custom fabric wreath from Love Elaine
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SEW ME!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … tell us one quality you’re glad you inherited – or wish you had inherited – from your mother (or other parental type figure). Are you grateful she instilled strong family values? Or that she passed down her sense of style / fabulous cooking abilities? Or do you keep waiting for her sewing skills to kick in like Sherry?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 4th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Three
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States and Canada
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday morning for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just like rewarding our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from City Chic Country Mouse and Love Elaine.
Irene Toohey says
SEW ME! I wish I could paint like my mother. She is a wondering artist and my house is full of her paintings.
Elise says
SEW ME!!
My mom shared with me her faith in Jesus, and that is the most priceless gift she could have given me.
Karen says
SEW ME! I am lucky that my sewing skills kicked in a long time ago, thanks to all the women in my family who sew. Keep with it, Sherry! I am also glad to have inherited my mom’s laid back style!
Lisa G. says
SEW ME!
I’m thankful for my mom’s baking/cooking skills. And I also hope her youthful genes get handed down to me! Everyone always thought she was my sister, not mom!
Also, I was just admiring those fabric wreaths last week! I’d LOVE one!!
Jessica S says
SEW ME!
I’m so grateful to my mom for her love for her family and most importantly, Jesus Christ who is her Savior and for her example to me of what it looks like to be a Christian.
Jill Eiselt says
SEW ME!! “sew” lovin’ that board cover. i’m lucky that my mom passed her self-less-ness on to me…now i can be the kind of mom she was for me. :)
Andi says
“SEW ME!
I love that I inherited my mom’s positive attitude towards life! It takes a lot to get us down!
Kit says
Sew me!! I inherited my mom’s sunny side up attitude. She had a hard life but always seemed to turn it around. I’m so glad I got that from her.
Amanda @ Out of Square says
Sew Me! My mother always put her family first no matter what and I hope that I can carry that out as well. Expecting our first little one this September!
Sara R says
SEW ME!
My mom stressed how important it is to stay home with a baby…and now that I am expecting my first, I am beginging to see this for myself.
Adrienne says
SEW ME! :) I am so happy to have inherited a sound understanding of my finances and how to manage them. It’s been so helpful thus far in the adult world! :)
Lesley says
Sew me! I unfortunately did NOT inherit my mom’s sewing talent. I don’t know what my deal it the machines don’t like me. If I could get the string to feed considering I put it all in right I’d be golden, but it all stops there. Me staring at the machine, the machine staring back at me holding the thread and the machine laughs!
Tricia A says
Sew me!!!!!
Susan M. says
SEW ME!
There are so many wonderful things about my mother. I can only hope that someday I will be as good of a cook, homemaker and mother that she was–and still is!
Jessica D says
“SEW ME!” I’m very grateful my mom gave me her ability to cook a mean meal…. I know she’s proud I can!
Kimmy says
SEW ME!
I inherited my grandmothers love of baking! A plus but sometimes a curse too! ;)
Shari says
SEW ME!!!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s patience. I love how she knows how to handle my litte temper tantrums like when I try to flip my eggs and the yolk breaks….ARGGHHH!!
Melisa Anderson says
SEW ME!!!
My mom taught me how to cook. DELISH!!
Soapwalla Chef says
SEW ME! I’m so happy my Mom and grandmothers instilled a sense of self-worth and self-respect. I grew up knowing I could do anything because I was strong, smart, and hard working.
megan says
sew me!
my mom taught me how to cook. i usually hated it growing up, but as soon as i got out on my own, it made me so happy that i didn’t have to eat mac-n-cheese or frozen dinners every night. and now my husband & son are very happy she taught me to cook, too!
NettyC says
SEW ME! When I can’t afford new (to me) furniture or when I need a quick change of the domestic landscape, i turn to ye ole sewing machine! Coincidentally, I actually do need a new ironing board cover and wreath for me door. Pick me! Pick me!
Danielle says
Sew Me!
Briana B. says
SEW ME!
My mother is amazing!!! I wish i would have inherited her skin color as she is mexican and has beautiful color, but i got my dads color (white) lol but my mother is my best friend and she has always told me, “tell the ones close to you that you love them every time you see them because you never know if it will be the last time.”
Ruthie Hart says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s dimples :-)
Quinn says
Sew Me!
ann b says
sew me!!
my mom and i both love to sew =)
Dee in BC says
SEW ME- I wish I’d learned to speak Ukranian from my mom ( Hubby says he wished I’d learned to cook Ukraian food )- Dee
Jen N. says
SEW ME!
I inherited my dad’s uncanny knack for knowing random trivial knowledge. It makes you seem a lot smarter than you really are. ;)
Meghan says
SEW ME!
I am so grateful that my mom passed on her housekeeping skills and the importance of family traditions.
Ashley says
SEW ME! I inherited my moms ability to shop and find the best deals!
Kathleen says
SEW ME!
I was lucky to inherit my mother’s green eyes, and unfortunately did not inherit her angelic personality O:)
Leslie says
“SEW ME!” I have a dresser and vanity set from my mom, that she received from her grandmother. Right now it is being used in our nursery for our soon to arrive little girl.
Jess says
SEW ME! I’m so glad my parents instilled a love for truth in me.
Jessi says
SEW ME!
I’m psyched that I inherited my mom’s strong sense that she can do anything. I wish I had inherited her beautiful blue eyes, but I’ll settle for the confidence :)
Sara says
Sew me! I’m hoping to be kind/compassionate like my mom!
Shannon says
SEW ME! :)
My mom gave to me her strong values, pride, and unbelieveable sense of humor. I’m still learning from her every day!
Rachelle Marsan says
SEW ME THE WAY
My Mother taught me that it is ok to have a messy house, piles of laundry, make boring meals and have no interest in home decor. Funnily, I love being organized and gourmet cooking and gardening, but I feel absolutely no pressure. I do it because I enjoy it, not because it is expected of me.
Jackie says
SEW ME! I’m very lucky to have inherited my mother’s sense of hospitality and homemaking!!
Christine says
SEW ME! I so wish thast I had inherited my mother’s love of gardening – I have a black thumb, compared to her green one.
Catherine M. says
SEW ME!
I’m glad to have inherited my mom’s love of kids.
Kellie B says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s family values. She demonstrated that family is the most important thing, and I thank her for that.
Catherine says
SEW ME!
I’m very lucky to have inherited my mothers strong family values and abilities to run a household.
Lindsay says
SEW ME! I’m glad I inherited my mom’s list mkaing. It keeps me on my toes! :)
Elizabeth T. says
Sew Me! One thing I inherited from my parents is a really strong work ethic.
Stephanie says
SEW ME!
My husband would love you forever if I won that cute little cover for our ironing board – perhaps then I would learn to use it! :-P Being a domestic goddess was something I really hoped to inherit from my mother and grandmother – but I am convinced that it skips every 3rd generation.
charmaine says
“SEW ME!”
I am so grateful for my maternal grandmother for passing down the creativity gene and teaching me how to sew as a child and appreciate one-of-a-kind. Though back then when my dresses weren’t store bought, I complained, but I can now appreciate that I had it even better with clothes she made for us out of love :)
Jennifer H. says
SEW ME!
Christian faith and commitment.
Jackie E. says
“SEW ME!”
I think I inherited my mother’s good sense and laid back, easy going attitudes.
Mimi says
SEW ME!
Emily says
SEW ME!
My mom empowered me with the self-confidence a girl needs in this world in order to succeed. I’m eternally grateful for her love and support. :)